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IDEEN WELT kettle — fire risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskFireFeb 15, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of fire because under certain circumstances the first bi-metal plate malfunctions, the heating time increases and it can catch fire. Given its position, the second bi-metal plate does not blow until the temperature reaches around 240C°, allowing the plastic of the temperature-limit thermostat to melt into two slots provided. Several fire incidents reported.The product does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers — Other

Product description

Cordless jug kettle in three colours: black, cream and transparent.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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